Blockchain & Digital Assets

September 3, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that Frax, the financial technology company helping to build the decentralized finance protocol and network behind a suite of stablecoins and liquid staking assets, has selected Crypto.com Custody to provide custody and liquidity services for its digital assets. Crypto.com Custody offers custody services to… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 7:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm SlowMist has announced that its proprietary anti-money laundering (AML) tracking system, MistTrack, has been selected for the Hong Kong Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme. This acknowledgement underscores MistTrack’s approach and practical value in combating financial crime within the rapidly… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a Hong Kong-based financial services firm that is in the digital asset sector, says it will gain a US banking license via the acquisition of an unnamed chartered bank. Solowin says that it is in “advanced stages” of the acquisition, adding that… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tangany, a  German digital asset custodian, has raised €10 million in Series A funding. Tangany is regulated by Bafin (the German securities regulator), and the company states it is preparing for Europe-wide expansion under EU MiCA rules. The funding was led by Baader Bank, Elevator Ventures… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 10:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Hashgraph now offers crypto-free transactions for its users. According to the Hashgraph Group, firms no longer need to hold HBAR, Hedera’s native crypto to enable payments. The group hopes this will spur more enterprise adoption, as users may build on Hedera without needing crypto. Labeled… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Web3 community has thoughts on banks missing out on stablecoins and tokenized stocks. This and crypto IPOs, dominate Web3 thoughts of the past week. Banks lobbying against stablecoins “Banks are leaning on regulators because they want to protect their bottom line, but there’s no… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate investment platform MetaWealth is working with One United Properties (BVB: ONE) to tokenize €17.9 million of property-backed bonds. The targeted return has been set at 19%, according to a company statement. The bonds are said to be issued under Luxembourg law. One United… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based Crypto.com has signed a strategic partnership with Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (TMTG), operator of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, the companies said. The agreement covers the integration of Crypto.com’s digital wallet infrastructure into TMTG’s platforms, with the Cronos (CRO) token adopted as… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key decision on August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared most of the United States’ recently imposed tariffs illegal, affirming a May ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court had determined that the… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era of persistent inflation, U.S. corporations are grappling with a significant challenge: what to do with their vast cash reserves. With trillions of dollars sitting in corporate coffers, the value of this idle capital is steadily being eroded by rising prices. This phenomenon… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology company, announced updates that align with its commitment to expanding access to digital assets and enhancing security for its users. The first announcement from OKX highlights the launch of OKX Wallet and onchain services across Europe, while… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

QCP Trading Pte. Ltd., the over-the-counter (OTC) spot digital payment tokens (DPT) trading arm of QCP Group, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The development enables QCP Trading to… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 8:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm SlowMist, established during the extended crypto bear market of 2018, continues to focus on setting standards in safeguarding the Web3 ecosystem. Through various partnerships, proper threat detection, as well as more comprehensive compliance initiatives, SlowMist is focused on addressing the challenges of… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pete Balint, Partner at Financial Crimes Advisory at SolomonEdwards, has recently shared key insights with CI. As now widely reported, the 2025 GENIUS Act is reshaping how digital assets are regulated in the U.S. With new AML requirements, stablecoin issuers are now classified as financial institutions…. Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, the L2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has crossed an astonishing $200 billion in trading volume on Uniswap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol. This milestone, reported on August 30, 2025, underscores Base’s ascent in the DeFi ecosystem and highlights its role as a bridge between… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness significant developments, with institutional players, individual whales, and academic institutions making key moves. From substantial Bitcoin acquisitions by global companies, Ethereum purchases by individual digital assets holders, to strategic, compliance-focused leadership changes at crypto exchanges, the landscape is evolving… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Market strategist Tom Lee has reportedly stated that Wall Street is preparing to integrate Ethereum (ETH) as a foundational element of its core infrastructure. He predicts an Ethereum price surge to $5,500 fairly soon, and $12,000 by year-end as his company BitMine reports accumulating a… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

OrangeX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has completed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Kryptos, with participation from SCI Ventures and other investors, the company said. The fundraising follows a $10 million Series A round in September 2023, also led by Kryptos with… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cactus Custody announces a partnership with Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, a global so-called “Web5” (Web2 + Web3) wealth management platform. The collaboration covers institutional-grade digital asset custody and OTC trading capabilities, supporting Fosun Wealth Holdings’ global client base. Guided by a launch reliable services first,… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world… Read More